"acumen" meaning in English

See acumen in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈækjʊmən/ [UK], /əˈkjumən/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-acumen.wav [UK] Forms: acumen [singular], acumens [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Acumen is the ability to make good judgements and take quick decisions.
    Sense id: simple-acumen-en-noun-JyFQTokg
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